I will begin by stating: This is not ambient.
When I announced
Altus was going to cover new ground in 2018, I released
Pioneer, but even that fell into familiar territory. Creating
Strength of Fate
was a dedicated challenge to break the mould and really go beyond my
comfort zone, yet if you listen closely, you'll still hear the raw
emotional core of
Altus.
I will admit this was a self-indulgence; something wholly created for
myself. While working on it, I considered not releasing at all. Not
that I thought it wasn't worth sharing, I simply didn't want to alienate
you, or frighten you away with such a vast change in sound. But that's
the reason
Loneward exists.
Loneward is the anchor of
Altus' past. Don't fret, I still love making ambient music, and I still have many quiet places to explore.
Nearly everything I write has always been about a taking a journey or
reaching a destination, and this is no different. In many ways, this
might be the most personal story I've told, but I encourage you to
imprint your own life experiences onto it. Doing so makes the music
yours.
I truly hope you take the time to listen, and not dismiss it due to
its vast departure from my previous work. Rest assured this is only a
pitstop in my journey, not a permanent fixture. Take my hand and stand
alongside me. I won't lead you astray, and I'll always bring you back
home.
